Google Android 17 timed_cache_item timed_cache_item.c is_valid_header out-of-bounds write

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9.5$25k-$100k1.20+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Google Android 17. This affects the function is_valid_header of the file timed_cache_item.c of the component timed_cache_item. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-58977. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 17. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function is_valid_header of the file timed_cache_item.c of the component timed_cache_item. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In is_valid_header of timed_cache_item.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-58977 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +123 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-58977 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58977
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430135
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:52
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:52 (59)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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